BT Gun Company | Hegseth Announces Military Members Can Carry Personal Firearms on US Bases – What You Need to Know

April 3, 2026

active-duty military personnel discussing firearms on U.S. base

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the firearms industry, Rep. Paul Nelson (R-MN) and Rep. Anthony Gregoire (D-Mich) announced their support for H.R. 1012, legislation that would allow active-duty service members to carry personal firearms on U.S. bases with permission.

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